The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-14
CITY MATTERS In GENERAL.


Marriage licenses were issued ye sterday "a
Frederick A. Helcher and Anna Roman. Dore 8.
Nuf and Laura B. Richardson john Haspel and
Theresa Bell
A boy named Duncan living on Athon street
while chasing a street car last evening was
over by grocer's wagon. He was struck on
the side and face and badly hurt
Fred Schmidt authorizes the announcement
that he is not a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Council in the Eighth ward. He
says, II am in favor of j. c. Finch. think he
Is the right man. and We can elect him."
On a telegram from Chicago last night, the
police arrested two runaway boys from that
city. Willie Stokes aud Hugh S. Dixon. They
are lads twelve years of age and of good family.
They started out to the world with limited
means and reached this city by stealing rides
passenger trains.
MORE BIRTHS THAN DEATHS.
The deaths last week numbered twenty-ons
and births thirtv-nine The severest mortality
occurred during the week ending July %, when
next week the list dropped to thirty eight and
since then, though the hottest part of the season,
average only has been recorded.
sALooN-KEEPER ARRESTED FOR PERJURY.
James Burns saloon keeper on Indiana ave-
nue. was yesterday arrested for perjury on an
indictment returned by the last grand jury.
The offense with which he is charged occurred
in testimony he gave on his trial recently for
violating the liquor law. He was released on
81, 600 bail.
GERMAN ORPHAN SOCIETY OFFICERS.
At the annual election of officers of the Ger
Orphan Society last night, the following were
chosen President, Henry Pauly; vice-presi-
dent Henry Mankedick; secretary, Henry
Rosebrock; financial secretary, Fred Weiland;
Russo, Joseph III. Schaub VIM. Zecke brock,
VIM. Arnholder and Charles Kahl
SUING FOR BIG ALIMoNY.
Anna Mohs yesterday filed a suit for divorce.
She relates in her complaint many incidents of
abuse and whipping On several occasions she
was driven from home to seek shelter among
friends. Her husband, VIM. Mohs is known on
the South Side as a saloon-keep of considera BILE
property. The wife says the real estate alone
is worth $4,000. She asks for $25. 600 alimony,
and the custody of six children born to them
since 1873, when they were married.
THE BRUCE PARK CAMP MEETING.
Mrs. Mershon and her daughter, assisted by
Christian workers o. different churches, have
conducted largely attended services during the
last week at the camp-meeting In Bruce Park
College avenue. There nave been several con-
versions This is the closing dav and services
will be held as follows: Parents meeting at 10
A. NJ, led by Mrs. Mershon: childrens song
ice at 2 p NJ, led by Miss Fay Mershon: gospel
temperance meeting at 3 P. NJ, addressed by
Luther Benson: praise meeting at p. M, led
by Mrs Mershon or Mrs. Wood worth
FUNERAL OF MRS. HosHoUR.
The remains of Mrs. Lucinda Hoshour ar
rived in the city yesterday from Cambridge
City where she died at the residence of her
son, Mr.. Samuel Hoshour, Thursday night. aged
eighty -four yea The funeral services will be
conducted this afternoon at o'clock at the resi-
dence of Mr. E. N. Richards No. 7l9 North
Illinois street. Her remains will be inferred at
Crown Hill Cemetery beside those of her hus-
band, the late Prof. S. x. Hoshour. of In
dlanas most distinguished educators, who died
about two years ago.
Services at the Churches To-Day.
Otis A. Smith will preach at the Fourth
Presbyterian Church this forenoon.
Rev. M. D. Edwards, Of st. Paul. will preach
at the Second Presbyterian Church this morn
ing
Prof. John F. Baird. of Hanover College. will
preach at the Sixth Presbyterian Church this
morning.
Luther Benson will lecture temperance at
Bruce Park. on College avenue this afternoon
at o'clock.
Rev. Mary Clark, of Dublin, will preach in the
universities Church, Room II. When Block, at
10:45 o'clock.
The morning subject of Rev. j. H. Duncan as
Hall-pace Church to-day will be Christian
Steadfastness."
Rev. Frank A. Tincher will preach at Cent raj
avenue M. e. Church this morning. in the ab-
sencs of the pastor.
Remedies for Anxiety and Worry" will be
Rev. NJ. l.. Hainss's topic at the First Presby-
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